Before joining P3+, Derek served in the Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office as the Deputy Director of Elections. In addition to managing complex election and legal matters, he worked closely with all levels of government from special districts to federal agencies.
Our Team
Derek Brenchley, MPA
Executive Director
Nicole Cottle, J.D.
Advisor
In addition to her work at P3+, Nicole serves on Utah’s Inland Port Authority Board and acts as West Valley City’s Assistant City Manager, Community and Economic Development Director, Government Relations Director, and General Counsel. She has worked extensively on redevelopment, contracting, risk management, and large development deals, including the deal that brought the Embassy Suites Hilton hotel to West Valley City.
Paul Morris, J.D., MPA
Advisor
Advisor
Paul is the acting Executive Director and General Counsel of the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA), and has coordinated multiple projects including the development of seven new facilities along I-15 near Hill Air Force Base. Before working at MIDA, Paul served as the West Valley City attorney for over 20 years and brings considerable experience in municipal bonding and financing to our team.
Richard Catten, J.D.
Advisor
Richard serves as a consultant for multiple government entities in Utah, and he is instrumental in the current development of a luxury hotel, ski village, and military recreation resort in Wasatch County. While working in the West Valley City Attorney’s Office for over 25 years and serving as the City Attorney for six years, Richard orchestrated many public-private partnerships, including the construction of what is now known as the Maverik Center in West Valley City.